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Window hanging (Side curtain)
1930-1957
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
Museum Object Number
1957.1341.003 A
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1957.1341.003 A
Object Name
Window hanging (Side curtain)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This window hanging was probably made at Winterthur or in New York City.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
Previously dated 1750 to 1775, this fabric was probably manufactured in Europe between 1850 and 1950.
Date
1930-1957
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, bottom left, pinned on tag
Inscription: "57.1341.3a/Chinese Parlor/Jan-Mar" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, bottom left, twill tape tag
Inscription: "CHINESE SITTING ROOM-1F/Curtains--Center Window/Dec-Jan-Feb-Mar" (typed)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
Techniques
- Woven (compound)
Dimensions (inches)
40 (W) x 127 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
101.6 (W) x 322.58 (L)
Measurement Notes
Width measuremtne includes trim.